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Path Valley Beats the Rain,
Neal Beats the Competition |
After an uncertain day of
rain, Path Valley Speedway Park salvaged a great day of
racing. The teams rolled into the speedway to find awesome
race conditions. With a perfect track, the fans were treated
to some great racing from the Series. Heat race #1 had the
87 of Roland Brown out front with the 21a of Pete Neal close
in tow. With a pass on the front stretch at the checkers it
was almost to close to call but the 21a prevailed with the
win. Heat race #2 would prove to be just as intense. The 07
of Charlie Summers gave up the early lead to Matt Wallace,
Summers battled back to take the top spot and brought the 34
car of Joe Snodgrass with him. Summers scored his 2nd heat
win in as many weeks. In the 20 lap feature event the field
was lead to the green by Neal and Summers. Neal jumped to
the early lead and fought every lap to hold the top spot.
Summers searched early for a way to the front but found
himself in the cross hairs of the 34 of Snodgrass. Snodgrass
worked to close the gap when a late race caution came out
for the 87 of Roland Brown who suffered a broken upper
control arm. With 4 to go, Snodgrass worked to set up the
21a for a run to the checkers. Joe was able to run in hard
on the top but was unable to gather the needed momentum to
complete the pass on the 21a. Pete Neal finished the job and
brought home his first win of 2013. Snodgrass, Summers,
Cantwell, and Wallace round out the top five positions.
The teams will take off a well deserved week before
returning to Susquehanna Speedway Park on May 25th. 4 races
and 3 different winners, the Series is proud of the depth of
talent and looks forward to a year of exciting race action.
Top Ten Results
21a Pete Neal
34 Joe Snodgrass
07 Charlie Summers
20 Steve Cantwell
578 Matt Wallace
09 Ron Grove
12 Vince Crocker
88 Steve Clemo
29 Dan Little
87 Roland Brown
Heat Winners -Neal and Summers |
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Wallace starts the season off
strong, grabbing his 2nd win in a row! |
The teams headed South for
their first 2013 appearance at Winchester Speedway in
Virginia on Saturday night. Another of the high banked,
fasted paced tracks on the Series schedule, fans were sure
to get an exciting show. The action started early, with
tremendous battles for the top spots in the heat races, they
were a prelude to the action that was to be seen in the
feature. From the drop of the green in the feature it was a
battle for the lead between the #21A of Pete Neal and the
#07 of Charlie Summers. The two raced side by side, door to
door, as the entire field behind them were doing the same.
Every spot on the track was up for grabs, drivers jockeying
for position from the front to rear. The three rookies in
the division, Vince Crocker #12, Dan Little #29, and Steve
Clemo #88 all showed that their seat time is paying off,
putting on impressive races in their early careers. With all
the side by side racing, Matt Wallace was able to sneak his
#578 up to 3rd from his 13th starting position (due to his
win the week before). The #21A and the #07 were still locked
in a battle for the lead, and Wallace closed in making it a
three way battle for the top spot. When the checkered flag
fell and the dust settled, it was Matt Wallace bringing the
#578 home in first. Pete Neal, Neal Reamer, Brandon Little,
and Ron Grove rounded out the top 5. Awesome performances
were turned in by three notable drivers, Charlie Summers
posting his first heat race win in his fresh 07 machine,
hats off the Neal Reamer in his impressive podium finish,
and Ron Grove in the 09 car drove a great race to his 5th
place finish.
The event, sponsored by Winchester Scrap Metal, marked the
first of 3 races of the season at the excellent facility in
Winchester Virginia. A special thanks also is in order to
the Stultz family, their continued involvement in
motorsports is appreciated.
A special thanks to Greg Gunter and his entire staff at
Winchester Speedway. They have done a remarkable job in
revitalizing the speedway and it looks like there is more to
come. Check your calendars, pencil us in, and come out to
see some great racing action.
Top 10 Race Results:
1. 578 Matt Wallace
2. 21A Pete Neal
3. 7 Neal Reamer
4. 9 Brandon Little
5. 09 Ron Grove
6. 20 Steve Cantwell
7. 12 Vince Crocker
8. 29 Dan Little
9. 88 Steve Clemo
10. 07 Charlie Summers
Heat Winners: Pete Neal, Charlie Summers
The Series heads back North this coming week, pulling back
into Path Valley Speedway. The Series is known for putting
on very exciting racing every time they hit the track, so be
sure not to miss it! |
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Wallace Scratches for Traction
to Claim his First Win in 2013. |
The teams rolled into Path
Valley Speedway for the 2nd event of the 2013 season. Fresh
off a green to checker feature race at Susquehanna Speedway
Park for the season opener, the teams had a week to prep
their cars for the high banked 1/4 mile at Path Valley. The
Classic Racing Series has put on many very exciting shows at
this venue, and they were not going to let the fans down
this week. The start of the feature put the #578 of Matt
Wallace and the #9 of Brandon Little on the front row. From
the drop of the green, the two battled side by side through
the half way point, Wallace low and Little high, door to
door. Each driver gave the other just enough room to race,
but never touched once. Little was able to clear Wallace and
take the lead for a short period before the only caution of
the night came out as Roland Brown slowed on the front
stretch. On the restart, the two leaders headed back into
side by side racing, this time Wallace would be the one
pulling into the lead, and holding onto it for the win!
Charlie Summers in the #07, Joe Snodgrass in the #34 , and
Pete Neal in the 21A rounded out the top 5.
The Series would like to welcome newcomer Steve Clemo As he
took the wheel of the 88 owned by Bill Brown Jr.
The Series takes a 2 week break before heading to Winchester
Speedway in Virginia.
Top 10 Results
1. 578 Matt Wallace
2. 9 Brandon Little
3. 07 Charlie Summers
4. 34 Joe Snodgrass
5. 21A Pete Neal
6. 20 Steve Cantwell
7. 7 Neal Reamer
8. 09 Ron Grove
9. 88 Steve Clemo
10. 29 Dan Little
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Snodgrass Braves the Cold and
Takes the Season Opener at Susquehanna Speedway Park! |
The teams loaded up and rolled
into Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night for the
2013 Season Opener. After preparing for months, the teams
anxiously awaited their chance at showing off what their
work had accomplished. The warm, sunny Saturday quickly
turned brisk and breezy as night fell. In the feature, Joe
Snodgrass quickly took control with his #34 machine with the
defending Series Champion, Matt Wallace #578, staying glued
to his rear bumper. In the end, Snodgrass was able to hold
off Wallace for the win in the first race of 2013! Steve
Cantwell #20, Charlie Summers #07, and Pete Neal #21A
rounded out the top 5. The Series would like to welcome
newcomer Dan Little. Dan ran his first race with the Series
and judging by the smile on his face, he had a great time.
Roland Brown returns to the Series in his new ride. Roland a
long time veteran with the Series put together his coupe for
2013, thanking Straight Up Custom Homes for his sponsorship
support.
The 20 lap feature event sponsored by Signature Property
Services went caution free and as an added bonus for
Snodgrass he was able to enjoy a fresh 3' sub provided by
Rock-It Pizza and Subs located in Etters, PA.
The great folks at Rock-It will be providing the Series subs
for each feature winner throughout the entire season at
Susquehanna Speedway Park. Stop by the shop and pick up some
great food and tell them thanks for their support. Be sure
to bring your track tri-fold for 10% off your order. A great
deal for some great food.
Join us this coming Saturday as we head to the high banked
bull ring known as Path Valley Speedway. The series put on
some barn burners there last year so be sure to come check
us out this week!
Top 10 results from 4/6/13
1. 34 Joe Snodgrass
2. 578 Matt Wallace
3. 20 Steve Cantwell
4. 07 Charlie Summers
5. 21A Pete Neal
6. 09 Ron Grove
7. 7 Neal Reamer
8. 29 Dan Little
9. 87 Roland Brown
10. 12 Vince Crocker
Heat winners: Wallace & Snodgrass |
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